This work examines the re-emergence of Central Labor Councils and how they are being utilized as effective bodies to help rejuvenate the labour movement. The book combines a history of CLCs in America since the early 19th century with case studies by CLC leaders from across America.

Introduction, Immanuel Ness, Stuart Eimer; Part I The Task at Hand; Chapter 1 From Dormancy to Activism, Immanuel Ness; Chapter 2 “Everything That Moves”, Wade Rathke, Joel Rogers; Chapter 3 The History of Labor Councils in the Labor Movement, Stuart Eimer; Part II Case Studies; Chapter 4 The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, Fernando E. Gapasin; Chapter 5 Fighting for Justice Beyond the Contract, Stuart Eimer; Chapter 6 The Political Awakening of a Central Labor Council, Roland Zullo; Chapter 7 Building Political Power and Community Coalitions, Stephanie Luce; Part III Voices from the Field; Chapter 8 Building Organizing Capacity, Jonathan Rosenblum; Chapter 9 The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council, Amy Dean; Chapter 10 The Atlanta Labor Council, Stewart Acuff;